DISTRICT STAFF


 

 

 

 



Nikki Adams
English Teacher


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School.  I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English and mass communications degree from the University of Central Arkansas.  I began my teaching career in 1999 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2004.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy anything with my family!!
My Favorite Book or Author:  Oh the Places You will Go!  By Dr. Suess

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Nationally Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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Kristin Aishman
Business Department Chair Yearbook Adviser


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in business education from Arkansas Tech University. I began my teaching career in 1998 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2001.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, reading, and walking.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Anything by Charles Martin

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Arkansas Business Education Association

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Keith Albertson
Network Administrator


     
Began with Greenwood School District in 2006-2007.

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Patti Allison
Special Education LEA Supervisor


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Carolyn Alverson
Instructional Aide for ALE


     
I graduated from Northside High School.  I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Arkansas Tech University. I have been with the Greenwood School District since 2004.

A little about me…

My Family:  I am married to Gary Alverson. 
My Hobbies: I enjoy reading.
My Favorite Book or Author:  My favorite book is Rebecca.

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Andrea Anderson
1st Grade Teacher


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Arkansas Tech University. I began my teaching career in 2001 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2001.

A little about me…

My Family: My baby is my basset hound, Daisy Duke.
My Hobbies:  I enjoy working out, shopping, motorcycle rides, and spending time with my family and friends.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Bible

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Partners in Education

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Gena Anderson
K-7 Instructional Facilitator of Mathematics


     
I am from the Little Rock, Arkansas area and a graduate of White Hall High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Master of Science In Education from Ouachita Baptist University of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. I began my teaching career in 1980 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2006.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married and have 2 married children and 2 wonderful grandchildren 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy shopping and spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Karen Kingsbury and Max Lucado

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Association of Supervision in Curriculum Development, National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Arkansas Council for Teachers of Mathematics and a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenwood.

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Laura Beth Anderson
ALE Teacher K-2


     
I am from Huntsville, Arkansas and a graduate of Huntsville High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from the University of Arkansas and a Masters in educational administration from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I began my teaching career in 1989 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2005.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author:  The Gift

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  St. Paul United Methodist Church

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Stephanie Anderson
Kindergarten
Teacher

     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from University of Arkansas Fort Smith. I began my teaching career in 2004 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2004.

A little about me…

My Family: a Shih Tzu named Oreo
My Hobbies:  I enjoy shopping, working out, going to the Razorback games and the lake, and spending time with my family and friends
My Favorite Book or Author:  The Bible

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Jim Andrews
Math Teacher


     
I grew up in Omaha, TX and I am a graduate of Paul Pewitt High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in health and physical education from Arkansas Tech University.  I began my teaching career in 2005 and this is my first year with Greenwood School District. 

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 3 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy sports and spending time with my kids.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Max Lucado, Jim Dent

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Sherry Andrews
Secondary Math Specialist


     
I am from Kilgore, Texas and a graduate of Sabine High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in mathematics education degree from East Texas Baptist University and a Masters of Education from East Texas State University at Texarkana, Texas.  I began my teaching career in 1972 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1992.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 3 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy sewing and spending time with my kids and grandchildren.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Beth Moore

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Sue Arter
High School Co-Teacher


     
I am from Cameron, Oklahoma and a graduate of Cameron High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Southeastern College at Durant, Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from Northeastern College at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. I began my teaching career in 1972 at Cameron Public Schools and have been with Greenwood School District since 2007. 

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m divorced with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy working outside in the garden, collecting antiques, and crocheting.
My Favorite Book or Author: Bible

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  None

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Shelli Baldwin
Title


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Alan Ball
Junior High Band Director


     
I am from Mt. Ida, Arkansas and a graduate of Mt. Ida High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in music education degree from Arkansas Tech University and a Masters of Education in Teaching, Learning and Leadership from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. I began my teaching career in 1989 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1999.

A little about me…

My Family: 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy writing and arranging music.
My Favorite Book or Author:  2001: A Space Odyssey, Arthur C. Clarke

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association, Arkansas Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu Internation School Bandmaster Fraternity

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Amy Barker
Kindergarden Teacher


     
I am from Ozark, Arkansas and a graduate of Ozark High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Harding University and a Masters in elementary education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I began my teaching career in 1992 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2002.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading and spending time with my kids.
My Favorite Book or Author:  The Relatives Came By:  Cynthia Rylant

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  I am a member of the Northside Church of Christ.

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Connie Barker
K-4 Interventionist


     
I am from Nashville, Arkansas and a graduate of Nashville High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Ouachita Baptist University at Arkadelphia. I began my teaching career in 1974 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1985.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 3 children and 1 grandchild   
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author:

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Leann Barker
1st Grade
Teacher

     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. I began my teaching career in 2006 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2006.

A little about me…

My Family:
My Hobbies:  I enjoy spending time with my family and friends
My Favorite Book or Author:

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Rhonda Barnes
School Liaison


     
I am from Fort Smith, Arkansas and a graduate of Northside High School.  I earned my Bachelor of Arts in social work degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.  I began my social work career in 2000 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2003.

A little about me…

My Family:  I am single with 1 dog.
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading and spending time with family and friends.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Jane Austen.

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Literacy Council of Arkansas.

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Laurel Barr
7th Grade English Teacher


     
I am from Ft. Smith, Arkansas and a graduate of Clear Fork High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from the Ohio State University. I began my teaching career in 1975 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2002.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 grown children. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, riding my Harley, and working with abused/neglected children through Bikers Against Child Abuse and the Children’s Emergency Shelter in Fort Smith.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Stephenie Meyer, Jodi Picoult, John Grisham

Professional Organizations and Memberships: Arkansas Middle School Association

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Patty Bateman
Instructional Aide Reading Therapy


     
I am from Fort Smith, Arkansas and a graduate of Southside High School. I attended West Ark Jr. College Fort Smith, Arkansas.  I began working in education in 2000 with Mena School District, then I began to work in the             
Greenwood School District in 2004. 

A little about me…

My Family: I am married with 2 children and 2 grandchildren
My Hobbies:  I enjoy my family, church family and gardening
My Favorite Book or Author: Bible

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  None

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Gina Baxley
1st Grade Teacher


     
I am from Prescott, Arkansas and a graduate of Prescott High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. I began my teaching career in 1998 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1999.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 1 child. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy shopping and spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Jan Brett

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Rachel Bazar
Paraprofessional


     
Began with Greenwood School District in 2007-2008

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Karen Benjamin
Resource Teacher


     
I am from Hot Springs, Arkansas and a graduate of Hot Springs High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1990 and I am currently working on my Masters in Special Education from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. I began my teaching career in 1990 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2005.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy cooking, camping, and boating.
My Favorite Book or Author: Gone with the Wind

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Marianne Biggs
Paraprofessional


     
I am from Fort Smith, Arkansas and a graduate of Northside High School.  I have been with the Greenwood School District since 2004.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married to Jerry. We have two daughters, one son, and two grandsons. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and I enjoy singing.
My Favorite Book or Author:  The Bible

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Debbie Bilyeu
Chemistry Teacher, Science Department Chair


     
I am from Stigler, Oklahoma and a graduate of Stigler High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Science Education degree from Arkansas Tech University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. I began my teaching career in 1975 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1975.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy shopping, sports, music & spending time with family.
My Favorite Book or Author:  The “Left Behind” series

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Education Association of Greenwood, AEA, NEA, NSTA, College Board Chemistry Consultant, AP Chemistry Reader

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Larry Bilyeu
English Teacher, Coach (Jr. High Track/Basketball)


     
I am from Keota, Oklahoma and a graduate of Keota High School.  I earned my Bachelor
of  Science degree in Secondary Education from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  I began teaching in 1972 at Greenwood Junior High which later
became Raymond E. Wells Junior High.

A little about me… 

My Family: I have a wife and two children.
My Hobbies: Sports and Family Time
My Favorite Book: The Bible

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Arkansas Activities Association and First Baptist Church

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LuAnn Blackard
Speech Pathologist


     
I am from Bald Knob, Arkansas and a graduate of Bald Knob High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education degree and a Masters in Communication Disorders from the Arkansas State University at Jonesboro.  I began my teaching career in 1997 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2005.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with a spoiled rotten Yorkshire Terrier named Bailey.
My Hobbies:  I enjoy swimming, camping and traveling.
My Favorite Book or Author: 

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association and ArkSHA (Arkansas Speech-Language Hearing Association)

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Angie Boerjan
Title


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Amanda Booker
2nd Grade Teacher


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Arkansas Tech University and I am currently working on my Masters in curriculum and instruction through Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia. I began my teaching career in 2001 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2001.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy baking and spending time with my kids.
My Favorite Book or Author:  I enjoy books by Karen Kingsbury.

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Tahnee Bowen
Counselor


     
I am from Charleston, Arkansas and a graduate of Charleston High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Arkansas Tech University and a Masters in Education for school counseling and leadership  from Arkansas Tech University. I began my teaching career in 1994 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2005.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, photography, and spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Anything by James Patterson or Kay Hooper

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  North West Arknasas School Counselors’ Association (NWArSCA) and the Arkansas School Counselors’ Association (ArSCA).

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Molly Boyd
Speech Therapy Assistant


     
I am from Tylertown, Mississippi and a graduate of Tylertown High School. I earned my B.A. in Communication Disorders from the Northeast Louisiana University (now named University of Louisiana at Monroe).  I began my teaching career in 1986 in two different Parishes in Louisiana, then at Lavaca, Arkansas.
With 17 years experience I began working for Greenwood District this school year. 

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m widowed with 3 adult children and five grandchildren. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy gardening, painting, crafting, hiking, traveling and being in the great outdoors.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Dr. Seuss; “Oh the Places You Will Go.

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Candy Brasher
Title


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Rachel Brasher
Jr. High Spanish Teacher


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Secondary Education from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. I began my teaching career in 2006 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2007.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with no children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy cooking, reading, and singing.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Blue Like Jazz, Scarlett

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Kelly Brewer
2nd Grade
Teacher

     
I am from Mansfield, Arkansas and a graduate of Mansfield High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Arkansas Tech University at Russellville.  I began my teaching career in 1991 and have been with the Greenwood School District since1991.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, shopping, and spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author: Charlotte’s Web by:  E.B. White

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Tammy Brewer
9th Grade Civics Teacher


     
I am from Mansfield, Arkansas and a graduate of Mansfield High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from  Arkansas Tech University. I began my teaching career in 1992 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1992.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 1 child
My Hobbies:  I enjoy watching my son play sports, reading
My Favorite Book or Author:  John Grisham/Max Lucado

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Donna Bridges
Media Specialist


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Arkansas Tech University and  a Masters in Instructional Technology from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. I began my teaching career in 1983 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1983.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 3 children and 3 grandchildren
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading and gardening
My Favorite Book or Author:  Twilight by Stepanie Meyer

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Arkansas Association of Instructional Media and the Arkansas Library Association

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Jason Bridges
Math Teacher


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in mathematics and secondary education degree from Arkansas Tech University and a Masters in history and religion from  Abilene Christian University . I began my teaching career in 1995 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1998.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married.
My Hobbies:  I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with my wife and friends.
My Favorite Book or Authors: Albert Camus and Marcus Aurelius

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Melissa Bridges
1st Grade
Teacher

     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Oak Grove High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from the University of Central Arkansas and currently working on my Masters in Educational Leadership. I began my teaching career in 1992 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1992.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy hunting and cooking with the kids.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Tacky the Penguin

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association of Elementary School Principals, ACEI, Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum and Development, and Arkansas Reading Association

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Lois Bromley
Media Aide


     
I am from Dumas, Texas and a graduate of Mansfield High School.  I have been with the Greenwood School District since 1985.

A little about me…

My Family:  I have been married to Gary, have 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren 
My Hobbies:  I love reading, quilting, crafting
My Favorite Book or Author: Wanda Brunstetter, Beverly Lewis, Janet Evanovich

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Friends of the Library, AAIMS

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Bobby Brown
Maintenance


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Debbie Brown
Secretary


     
Began with Greenwood School District in 2007-2008.

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Janet Brown
Special Education/Early Education Teacher


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Northside High School, Fort Smith, Arkansas. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Arkansas Tech University and am currently working towards my Masters in special education from Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas. I began my teaching career in 1981 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1982.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married to a wonderful hometown man and we have 2 children in the Greenwood School District.
My Hobbies:  I enjoy cooking, watching old movies and spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Professional Organizations and Memberships: Association of Childhood Education International.

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Karen Brown
Paraprofessional


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School.  I also attended UAFS.  I have been with the Greenwood School District since 1998.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy directing the children’s choir at my church and spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author: Book- “Summer of the Monkeys”  Author- Frank Peretti

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Lori Brown
9th Grade Oral Communications
Teacher

     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Speech/Drama Secondary Educaction from Arkansas Tech University.   I began my teaching career in 2001  with the Greenwood School School District.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 3 children 
My Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family and crafting
My Favorite Book or Author:  Favorite Author - Francine Rivers

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Pam Brown
Title


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Stan Brown
Transportation Supervisor


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Hope Bullard
Special Education Aide


     
I am from Van Buren, Arkansas and a graduate of Van Buren High School.I began my special ed. career in 1989 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1998.

A little about me…

My Family:  I am a widow with 1 son and daughter in law and 2 grandchildren.
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, and spending time with my family and extended family.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Lurlene McDaniel series

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Special Olympics Volunteer

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Marcia Buster
Special Education Secretary


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Jessica Bryan
Kindergarten Teacher


     
I am from Springdale, Arkansas and a graduate of Springdale High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I began my teaching career in 2000 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2000.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married to Stewart Bryan and we have a son Benjamin. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, watching old movies, and attending Razorback games.
My Favorite Book or Author:   “Hand Over the Chocolate & No One Will Get Hurt”

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  AASCD – Arkansas Association for School and Curriculum Development

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Becky Bynum
P.E. Instructional Aide


     
I am from Greenwood Arkansas. I began as an aide in 2004.

A little about me…

My Family:  I have been married for 25 years and have 3 children.
My Hobbies:  I enjoy being with my family and watching sports.
My Favorite Book or Author:  The Three People You Meet in Heaven.

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Cheryl Bynum
Paraprofessional


     
Began with Greenwood School District in 2007-2008.

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Jim Bynum
Director of School Operations


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Becki Byrd
Director of Curriculum/Professional Development


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Vicky Canada
Kindergarten
Teacher

     
I am from Umpire, Arkansas and a graduate of Umpire High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Ed degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. I began my teaching career in 1975 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2004.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with one child. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, gardening, and interior design.
My Favorite Book or Author:  All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Early Childhood Professional Education Association.

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Camilla Cantrell
Family & Consumer Sciences


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Science Education degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I began my teaching career in 1990 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1990.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy camping, scrapbooking, cross-stitching and being involved with my children’s activities.
My Favorite Book or Author:  The Bible

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Association for Career and Technical Education and Arkansas Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences

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Jessica Carson
Pre K Teacher


     
I am from Dayton, Arkansas and a graduate of Mansfield High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education degree from the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith. I began my teaching career in 2007 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2007.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married
My Hobbies:  I enjoy scrapbooking and spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Dr. Seuss

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Kappa Delta Pie

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Carol Carter
Paraprofessional


     
I am from Fort Smith, Arkansas and a graduate of St. Edward School of Radiology, Westark College and Southside High School. I began my school career in 2005 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2005.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married to Stan and we have 2 children, Brantley and Hayley. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, spending time with my family and embroidering.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Jack’s Run and Zach’s Lie

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Mauldin Carter
Title


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Ryan Casalman
8th Grade History Teacher, Coach (Senior High Boys Basketball
)

     
I am from Caulksville, Arkansas and a graduate of County Line High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in secondary education degree from Arkansas Tech University. I began my teaching career in 1999 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1999.

A little about me…

My Family:  I am single
My Hobbies:  I enjoy playing golf
My Favorite Book or Author: Leading with the Heart by John Feinstein

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  none

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Ann Caudle
Secretary


     
Began with Greenwood School District in 2000-2001.

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Fran Cecil
6th Grade Teacher


     
I am from Jackson, Tennessee and a graduate of Jackson-Central Merry High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in elementary education degree from Arkansas Tech University.  I began my teaching career in 1992 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1992.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy spending time with my children, reading, and attending Razorback games.
My Favorite Book or Authors:  James Patterson, John Grisham, and Beth Moore

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  NCTM, ACTM, and a member of Grace Community Church

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Cheryl Cheek
Accelerated Reader Teacher


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I
worked at Fort Smith Public Schools 1978 - 1985 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1996.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 3 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading and working in my yard.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Danielle Steel

Professional Organizations and Memberships: None

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Laura Cheesman
Title


     
Began with Greenwood School District in

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Kenneth Chick
Algebra Teacher, Coach (High school football & baseball)


     
Began with Greenwood School District in 1998-1999.

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Donna Childress
Special Education Aide


     
I am from Greenwood, Arkansas and a 1989 graduate of Greenwood High School. I began working with the Greenwood School District in 2002 as a substitute teacher.  I was hired for my current position in 2003.

A little about me…

My Family:  I am married to Danny and we have 4 children: Beth, Sara, Emilee, and Zac
My Hobbies:  I enjoy gardening, scrapbooking and spending time with my family
My Favorite Book or Author:

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  none

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Chuck Chitty
Social Studies Teacher


     
I am from Affton, Missouri and a graduate of Affton High School. I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Central Baptist College in Conway and a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies with teacher certification from Missouri Baptist College in St. Louis, Missouri. I began my teaching career in 1996 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1999.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 3 children. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading and studying history, and spending time with my wife and daughter.
My Favorite Book or Author:  The Bible.  I enjoy the works of James Michener and John Grisham.

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Education Association of Greenwood, Arkansas Education Association, Arkansas Geographic Society.

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Janine Chitty
English and French Teacher


     
I am from St. Louis, Missouri, and a graduate of Fox Sr. High School. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in French and English with Secondary Education Certification from the University of Central Arkansas and a Masters of Arts in Human Resources Development from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri.  I am currently working on my Education Specialist degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. I began my teaching career in 1989 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2004.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 1 child in the home 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, painting, working with computer software, designing curriculum units, and spending time with my family.
My Favorite Book or Author:  I appreciate them all.

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Education Association of Greenwood.

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Jerri Chronister
Special Education Teacher


     
I am from Fort Smith, Arkansas and a graduate of Fort Smith Southside  High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education majoring in Special Education K-12, Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education degree from the University of Central Arkansas . I began my teaching career in 1982 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 1993.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m a single mom with 5 children and a grandma of 6 grandchildren. 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy spending time with my kids and grandkids, going fishing with my grandson, and taking care of my 2 ‘kids’ (goats).
My Favorite Book or Author:  “The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks is a fairly recent book and a long time favorite is “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Education Association of Greenwood, National Education Association, Area 4 Special Olympic Planning Committee.

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Kathy Clark
Mental Health Therapist


     
I am from Ironton, Missouri and a graduate of Cholla (Tucson, Arizona) High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education  degree from University of Arizona and a Masters in Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas I began my teaching career in 1976 and became a therapist in 1982 and have been with the Greenwood School District since 2002.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 2 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, writing, gardening, and Sudoku puzzles
My Favorite Book or Author:  C. S. Lewis

Professional Organizations and Memberships:  Pi Lambda Theta, American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Arkansas Mental Health in Education Association (ARMEA), International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)

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Pennie Clark
Accelerated Reader Teacher


     
I am from Hutchinson, Kansas and a graduate of Greenwood High School. I began my school career in 1999 with the Greenwood School District.

A little about me…

My Family:  I’m married with 3 children 
My Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, being outside, and spending time with my kids.
My Favorite Book or Author:  Francine Rivers, JK Rowlings, Louis L' Amour

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